Why Are Internet Cookies Called Cookies? What's the Story Behind the Name? Alternatively: Can Someone

Wow, thanks for all the answers, y’all!

So, why are internet cookies called cookies? Magic Unix stuff—got it.

And big thanks for the extension recs! Already installed uBlock Origin, and those pop-ups are *gone*.

Anyone know if these tools work on mobile too? My phone’s flooded with cookie banners. 😅